Word Parts From Chapter 5 & Review Chpt 6

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a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of the root.

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prefix

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a word's basic part with its essential meaning

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root

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a word part added to the end of a word; indicates the part of speech

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suffix

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Prefixes - Meaning & Example & Definitions
ambi- both, around
ambivalence:having conflicting feelings; feeling both ways
Ambiance: the atmosphere around a person

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Examples and Definitions
Prefixes - Meaning & Example & Definitions
mag- great, large
Magnitude: greatness
Magnify: to make larger

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Prefixes - Meaning & Example & Definitions
post- after, behind
Posterity: future generations; those that come after
Postdoctoral: pertaining to study done after receiving a doctorate

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Roots - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-duc- to lead
Conducive: leading toward
Induce: lead one to do

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Roots - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-lev- lift, light, rise
alleviate: to lighten; to reduce
elevator: a device that lifts people

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Roots - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-pon-, -pos- to put, to place
Proponent: one who puts one's point forward
Juxtaposition: an act of placing close together

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Roots - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-rog- to ask
Prerogative: a special right to ask for something
interrogate: to ask questions

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Roots - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-vi-, -viv- life, to live
Vivid: filled with life: dramatic
revive: to bring back to life

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Suffixes - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-dom state, condition, or quality of martyrdom: the state of suffering
Freedom: the condition of being free

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Suffixes - Meaning & Example & Definitions
-tude state or quality of
Magnitude: the quality of being great
gratitude: the state of being thankful

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ambi -: ambiguous, ambivalent, ambiance

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both, around

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mag-: magnificent, magnify, magnitude

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great,, large

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wisdom

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the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.

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ambidextrous

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capable of using both hands

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conductor

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the person who leads the orchestra

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deposit

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to put money in the bank

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prerogative

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a special right to ask for something

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survive

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to continue to live

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magnum

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a large wine bottle

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attitude

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a state of mind about something

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levitate

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to float or lift a peerson or thing

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ambidextrous

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capable of using both hands

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Diana's vivacity kept the party alive; she danced and laughed all night.

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liveliness

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The levee wasn't high enough to keep the water from flooding the houses.

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a raised area of earth along a river

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The postmortem revealed that the man ad been poisoned.

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examination of a body after death

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The arrogant man wanted everything done his way.

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assuming superior rights

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The magnanimous donation helped us build the hospital sooner than we expected.

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showing a great spirit

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Keri didn't let stardom go to her head. Even after appearing in three blockbuster movies, she was still the same sweet girl when she came home for the holidays.

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the condition of being famous

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The ambient music in the restaurant, the community decided it was time to induct Phillips into the local Sports Hall of Fame.

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to lead or bring in

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We have a plentitude of food for dinner with the pizza I got and the chicken you brought.

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the state of having enough

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She was a proponent of the new park from the beginning; she continually let people know that the neighborhood kids needed a safe place to play.

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a person who puts one's point forward

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proponent

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a person who puts one's point forward

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The three most common purposes for writing are

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To Inform
To persuade
To entertain

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To inform
Authors use facts to inform, to explain, to educate, and to enlighten.

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To Inform
The purpose of textbooks is usually to inform or explain, but don't always assume this! Even textbook authors can venture into subtle persuasion, particularly on controversial topics.

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To Persuade
Authors use a combination of facts and opinions to persuade, to argue, to criticize, to condemn, and to ridicule.

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Now let's look at two ways in which authors reveal their various purposes: tone and slanted language.

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Tone
list of words frequently used to describe the author's tone, with explanations in parentheses.

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* Cheerful, joyous, happy (feeling good about the topic)
* Angry, bitter, hateful (feeling bad/upset about the topic)
* Objective, factual, straightforward (using fact without emotions)
* Subjective, opinionated (expressing opinions and feelings)
* Humorous, jovial (being funny)
* Serious, sincere (being honest and concerned)
* Ironic (the opposite of what is expected; a twist at the end)
* Sarcastic (saying one thing and meaning another)
* Cynical (expecting the worst from people)
* Sentimental, nostalgic (remembering the good old days)
* Mocking, scornful (ridiculing the topic)
* Subjective (based on one's own thoughts, experiences, and beliefs)
* Objective (a fair and unbiased presentation of facts)

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in the beginning

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was the word

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A way to discern tone is to be aware of the slant of the author's language. Writers choose words to manipulate the reader,

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to control the reader's attitude toward a subject. Such words are referred to as having a particular connotation or slant.

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The dictionary definition of a word is its denotation, but the feeling or emotion surrounding a word is its connotation. Consider this sentence:

We moved in and quickly set about making our house into a home.

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Both house and home are places you live, by definition (denotation). The word house is used to signify the building in which one lives. There's no particular emotional connotation.

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But home is a place where you feel comfortable and safe; a place you belong. That is the emotional connotation. This sentence gives the "feeling" that upon moving in, the house is just an impersonal shelter. After adding personal touches it becomes home.

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Some words arouse so much feeling or emotion that they are called "loaded." Often these words are used in political writing. Words like liberal, communist, and fundamentalist are "loaded words."

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integrity

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the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

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the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

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Examples of INTEGRITY

1. He's a man of the highest integrity.
2. I admire her artistic integrity.
3. She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.
4. Without music, the film loses its integrity.
5. They are trying to preserve the cultural integrity of the community.
6. The earthquake may have damaged the building's structural integrity.

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A way to discern tone is to be aware of the slant of the author's language. Writers choose words to manipulate the reader,

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to control the reader's attitude toward a subject. Such words are referred to as having a particular connotation or slant.

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The dictionary definition of a word is its denotation, but the feeling or emotion surrounding a word is its connotation. Consider this sentence:

We moved in and quickly set about making our house into a home.

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Both house and home are places you live, by definition (denotation). The word house is used to signify the building in which one lives. There's no particular emotional connotation.

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But home is a place where you feel comfortable and safe; a place you belong. That is the emotional connotation. This sentence gives the "feeling" that upon moving in, the house is just an impersonal shelter. After adding personal touches it becomes home.

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Some words arouse so much feeling or emotion that they are called "loaded." Often these words are used in political writing. Words like liberal, communist, and fundamentalist are "loaded words."

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integrity

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: firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
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: an unimpaired condition : soundness
the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

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the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

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Examples of INTEGRITY

1. He's a man of the highest integrity.
2. I admire her artistic integrity.
3. She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.
4. Without music, the film loses its integrity.
5. They are trying to preserve the cultural integrity of the community.
6. The earthquake may have damaged the building's structural integrity.